Full-Time

FPGA Design Engineer

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Axiom Space

Axiom Space

501-1,000 employees

Provides human spaceflight and infrastructure services

Aerospace

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Boulder, CO, USA

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
VHDL
FPGA
Requirements
  • B.S in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in digital design.
  • Understanding analog design signals interfaces
  • Working knowledge of Xilinx design/debug tools and SoC (MPSoC or RFSoC) programmable logic devices.
  • Experience designing and integrating digital circuitry to include FPGAs, DSPs, and fundamental circuit elements.
  • Proficient in VHDL
  • Experience integrating IP Cores in Vivado
  • Experience developing testbenches
  • Automotive and commercial electronics background welcome.
  • Timing closure of FPGA design
  • Familiar with PCB design and common electrical interfaces: PCIe, USB, Display Port and I2C/SPI/UART buses.
  • Experience implementing and evaluating performance of DSP algorithms.
  • Self-starter and able to perform under minimal supervision.
  • Success in designing, developing, testing, of electronics.
  • Experience in analyzing, simulation, and testing of electronics.
  • Experience with in-lab testing and measurement techniques.
  • Familiarity with spacecraft electrical systems and knowledge of radiation effects.
  • Understanding of PCB layout, PCBA manufacturing, component selection and environmental qualifications.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, eager to solve problems and identify original opportunities.
  • Shows commitment to inspiring others.
  • Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities
  • Work in a collaborative and energetic engineering team environment to design the electronics for a commercial human spaceflight.
  • Develop custom IP Cores according to design requirements
  • Interface with external companies to create custom IP cores
  • Integrate IP cores into top-level FPGA design
  • Interface with software and PCB designers to ensure FPGA design meets system-level requirements
  • Generate design documentation and test reports as necessary
  • Exposure to standard interfaces like AXI-4, AXI-S, Ethernet, PCIe etc.
  • Understanding of EMI/EMC principles and applications.
  • Understand the requirements and develop FPGA architecture to meet the requirements.
  • Troubleshoot hardware (systems and subassemblies) to determine root cause of failures and identify corrective actions.
  • Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations.
  • Develop documentation that supports analysis, component deratings, and design reviews.
  • Interface, communicate, and drive decisions with cross discipline teams.
  • Resolve problems encountered in testing and verification processes.
  • Familiar with designing for a radiation tolerant environment.

Axiom Space provides human spaceflight services and is developing infrastructure for space travel. The company conducts missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and is working on its own commercial space station, the Axiom Station. Axiom Space also creates advanced spacesuits designed for use in low-Earth orbit and beyond. Its clients include private individuals and national astronauts, and the company aims to change how humans live and work in space by offering unique experiences that contribute to civilization's advancement. Axiom Space's business model includes end-to-end space missions, which encompass training, launch, and return, as well as access to the ISS and future Axiom Station. Revenue is generated through mission charges and the development and sale of spacesuits and other space infrastructure. The company is currently building the first commercial space station and a new type of spacesuit in collaboration with NASA and Thales Alenia Space.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$535M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in space tourism creates new opportunities for Axiom Space's unique experiences.
  • Partnerships with companies like Nokia enhance Axiom's advanced communication technologies for space missions.
  • The trend of national space agencies partnering with private companies provides more business opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin could impact Axiom's market share.
  • Delays in Axiom Station's deployment could lead to financial strain and client trust loss.
  • Reliance on NASA contracts makes Axiom vulnerable to changes in NASA's budget and priorities.

What makes Axiom Space unique

  • Axiom Space is developing the world's first commercial space station, the Axiom Station.
  • The company collaborates with fashion brands like Prada for innovative spacesuit designs.
  • Axiom Space offers end-to-end space missions, from training to return, for diverse clients.

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